Category: Wellness
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Strategies for Managing the Loss of a Loved One
In the past 15 years or so I’ve had about 4 truly significant deaths in my family (or those I would consider like family). Every time I’ve experienced the loss of a loved one I’m grappled with questions like why them, why now, and why this way. I recognize that to some degree I will…
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Nurturing Your Mind, Body, and Soul Through Journaling
I believe when most of us hear the word “diary” or “journal” we think about an emotional preteen/teen girl venting about her feelings and experiences in a book she keeps hidden from the rest of the world. As we’ve gotten older we now know that journals aren’t only for preteen girls. I hear some of…
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Why is self-compassion considered important?
The key to total wellbeing and mental health is self-compassion. Instead of berating and scolding ourselves for our flaws, it enables us to accept and recognize our own shortcomings, weaknesses, and blunders. As a result, people are more able to handle life’s hardships and have stronger connections and emotional resiliency. According to the study, self-compassion…
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Achieving Your Goals: Setting & Reaching Your Goals for Success
It’s that time of year again where we’re setting New Years’ resolutions, goal setting, setting intentions and turning a new leaf. While it’s admirable to have the desire to change things around for the new year it’s important to be mindful of how and why you make that change. Changing habits and routines may be…
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Gratitude is a Powerful Tool
During the holiday season, being thankful and showing appreciation are often encouraged. We are thinking of gift ideas, ways to “pay it forward”, donating to different causes, and being intentional about returning kindness. This is a time to notice and appreciate the positives in life while finding ways to return kindness. Gratitude is a powerful…
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Celebrate Yourself and Express Gratitude to Improve Your Quality of Life
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission. Thanks. When was the most recent time you paused, celebrated yourself, patted yourself on the back, and expressed gratitude? Far too many of us neglect to stop and appreciate ourselves, express gratitude, or think about…
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Life Transitions & Changes
“Change is the only constant.” that’s what one of my high school teachers would say way too often during my high school years. *cue to my teenage self* Yes, I was rolling my eyes in class. As you could imagine, I didn’t like change, and I didn’t like hearing it was the only thing that…
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There is Virtue in Work, but there’s probably more in Rest.
I’ve been working – with and without pay – in the social service/mental health field for the past 10 years. I think it’s safe to say I’ve seen and heard A LOT. Something I recognized very early on was there was a lot of burnt-out, jaded workers in the field. I was determined I wouldn’t…
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Toxic Positivity: Too much “Good Vibes Only”?
Have you ever heard of toxic positivity? If not, it is the idea of always focusing on the “good vibes only”. You can also think of it as excessive positivity. When done constantly, it becomes the very reason we tend to invalidate our true emotions and experiences without acknowledging and exploring any underlying issues or…
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RESILIENCE: Knowing That There Is Something Inside You That is Greater Than Any Obstacle
Given the past 2 years alone I think it’s safe to say we have all gone through failures, setbacks, and challenges. In fact, after I get through a challenging time, I can almost guarantee that they’ll be more challenges to come in the future. Although that sounds negative, it’s also reality, and that’s life! I’m…